MORRIS COUNTY AUTHORITIES SEEKING THE WHEREABOUTS OF A MAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE BEATING DEATH OF A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY
" Edwin Urbina Of Morristown, New Jersey Is Wanted For First Degree Murder In The Beating Death Of A 3-Year-Old Boy On Friday At An East Hanover Hotel."
August 16, 2021 By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,
EAST HANOVER, NJ.- On Monday, August 16, 2021 Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and East Hanover Chief of Police Christopher Cannizzo are seeking the public's assistance in locating Edwin A. Urbina, 27, who's last known address of 14-02 Clyde Potts Drive, Morristown, New Jersey.
Urbina has been charged by complaint-warrant with First Degree Murder; Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of Children; Third Degree Tampering with a Witness; and Fourth Degree Tampering with Evidence in connection with this matter. These charges arise in connection with the beating death of Urbina’s girlfriend’s three year old son.
On Friday, August 13, 2021, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Members of The Morristown Police Department responded to the Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey on a report of a three year old male in cardiac arrest.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the child had sustained a number of physical injuries. Following an autopsy, Morris County Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Carlos Fonseca, M.D. determined the manner of death to be homicide.
The subsequent investigation has revealed that the fatal beating of the child occurred at the Oyo Hotel, 130 Route 10 West in East Hanover, NJ. It is alleged that Urbina physically beat the three year old boy in the early morning hours on Friday, August 13, 2021, resulting in the boy’s death, and that the victim’s mother, Krystal Straw, was not present during the assault but arrived at the Hotel shortly thereafter.
It is alleged that after her arrival, Straw transported Urbina to another location before bringing the victim to the Morristown Medical Center. It is further alleged that Urbina instructed Straw to delete content from her cellular telephone and deny his involvement in the homicide when speaking to the police.
Urbina remains a fugitive at this time. He should not be approached and is considered dangerous.
Krystal Straw, 28, has also been charged in connection with this matter. Specifically, she has been charged with Second Degree Endangering the Welfare of Children; Third Degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution; Third Degree Tampering with a Witness; and Fourth Degree Tampering with Evidence. She remains lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance currently scheduled for August 18, 2021.
The investigation is active and ongoing. More information may become available once it is released by authorities.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Edwin Urbina or any other information about this incident is encouraged to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the East Hanover Police Department at (973) 887-0432, or Morris County CrimeStoppers at (973) 267-2255. Persons reporting any information may remain anonymous. Information on how to leave an anonymous call or text message can be found at the CrimeStoppers Program website at www.morriscrimestoppers.org.
" The Rules Of The Court Require Us To Include A Statement, Which States: The Charges Contained In This Publication Are Merely Accusations And The Defendant And Or Defendants Are Presumed Innocent Unless And Until Proven Guilty Beyond Reasonable Doubt."
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